Ural Tourist 750 vs Bmw R Nine T /5
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ural Tourist 750 vs Bmw R Nine T /5. Ural Tourist 750: 36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune) hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration) weight, top speed 105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Bmw R Nine T /5: 109 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ural Tourist 750
Bmw R Nine T /5
Horsepower (hp)
36 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
116 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
105 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
220 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
36 hp @ 5,600 rpm (estimated; note: output varied across production years and tune)
109 hp @ 7,250 rpm
Torque
47 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated)
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
105 km/h (estimated; note: solo Tourist variant slightly faster than sidecar models)
200 km/h (estimated)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight; estimated solo configuration)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–8 L/100km (estimated real-world average; note: varies significantly by condition and tune)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ural Tourist 750
6.5/10
"A deeply rewarding machine for patient, mechanically curious riders only."
Pros
+Truly unique riding experience
+Incredibly strong community support
+Parts surprisingly still available
Cons
−Steep mechanical learning curve
−Fuel economy genuinely embarrassing
−Electrical gremlins haunt older examples
Bmw R Nine T /5
8.0/10
"A characterful, beautifully built retro that rewards patient used buyers."
Pros
+Massive usable torque everywhere
+Bulletproof build quality overall
+Huge aftermarket customisation options
Cons
−Final drive joints wear prematurely
−Heavy for its engine size
−Bland stock exhaust note
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